Criteria and Constraints Practice

Anything that is a MUST such as a need or a requirement is a

• criteria

• option

• suggestion

• preference

The more precisely a design task's criteria & constraints can be defined, the _______ it is that the designed solution can be successful.

• more likely

• less likely

• equally likely

• not likely

Factors that limit a design, such as a budget, are

• constraints

• guidelines

• preferences

• suggestions

Requirements of a design are defined as the

• criteria

• specifications

• guidelines

• parameters

Which of these is/are criteria? pass all classes with an 85%, no referrals, no unexcused absences

• pass all classes with an 85%.

• attend all classes regularly.

• participate in extracurricular activities.

• maintain a GPA of 3.0 or higher.

_______ that keep something from being the best it can be

• limitations

• restrictions

• freedoms

• opportunities

The more ______ a design task's criteria and constraints can be _____, the more likely it is that the designed solution can be successful.

• precisely, defined

• vaguely, ignored

• loosely, altered

• quickly, completed

A _______ is a limitation or a restriction.

• constraint

• freedom

• advantage

• opportunity

True or False: Problems that might arise during a task design are constraints.

• True

• False

• Sometimes

• Rarely

Which of the following is a constraint for designing pop sockets for kids?
- designed to appeal to kids
- made out of recycled materials
- cost less than $3 to produce
- a variety of colors

• designed to appeal to kids

• made out of recycled materials

• cost less than $3 to produce

• a variety of colors